Global InformationTourlida information
Native name: Τουρλίδα | |
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  Tourlida | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 38°19′43″N 21°24′57″E / 38.3286795°N 21.4158223°E |
| Administration | |
Greece | |
| Region | Western Greece |
| Regional unit | Aitolia-Acarnania |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 15 (2011) |
Tourlida (Greek: Τουρλίδα) is an island in Missolonghi Lagoon, in Greece. It is a long-narrow earthy land about 5 km south of Missolonghi. Tourlida is the largest lagoon island of Missolonghi lagoon and the only inhabited. Its population is 15 inhabitants according to 2011 census.[1] A landmark of Tourlida is the houses on piles. They are stilt houses that are built by fishermen. These houses are named Pelades (Πελάδες) in Greek.
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.